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Chien-Ming Wang took an important step in his road back to the mound, making his first start since he went down last season with a foot injury.
Like music to our ears...
Five batters in the Houston lineup yesterday were players Wang faced the last time he pitched in a game. But there were no flashbacks, only a methodical two innings of pain-free work.
"It felt good to pitch," Wang said. "It was the same as last year before I got hurt."
"It felt good to pitch," Wang said. "It was the same as last year before I got hurt."
Like music to our ears...
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A-Rod's meeting with MLB investigators took place on Sunday, as expected. They spoke for two hours and MLB released a statement saying that he was "cooperative." No other details were shared.
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Jorge Posada told the Post that his shoulder is "much better" and that he would now resume throwing.
Meanwhile, both Jonathan Albaladejo and Jesus Montero left Sunday's game with what are hopefully minor injuries. Montero is suffering from a strained right groin and Albaladejo was pulled from the game after his left calf was hit with a ball. He said he felt fine, but there was no reason for them to leave him out there.
Meanwhile, both Jonathan Albaladejo and Jesus Montero left Sunday's game with what are hopefully minor injuries. Montero is suffering from a strained right groin and Albaladejo was pulled from the game after his left calf was hit with a ball. He said he felt fine, but there was no reason for them to leave him out there.
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Ken Davidoff of Newsday spoke to Yankees adviser Ray Negron, a long time member of the organization and someone who is close to George Steinbrenner, about his forthcoming children's book, "One Last Time: Good-Bye to Yankee Stadium," the third in a series.
Negron expresses disappointment in Joe Torre, saying that a manager should never speak negative of his players. Publishers have offered Negron the opportunity to write a memoir, detailing his time with the Yankees and with Steinbrenner, but he as declined.
Negron expresses disappointment in Joe Torre, saying that a manager should never speak negative of his players. Publishers have offered Negron the opportunity to write a memoir, detailing his time with the Yankees and with Steinbrenner, but he as declined.
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MLB.com's Doug Miller reports that former Yankees pitcherTom Sturdivant has passed away, at the age of 78.
He debuted with the team in 1955 and remained through the 1959 season, during which he was traded, long with Johnny Kucks and Jerry Lumpe, to the Athletics for Ralph Terry and Hector Lopez. As a member of the 1956 squad, he won a World Series, going 1-0 with a 2.79 ERA in two games.
Our thoughts are with those who were close to him.
He debuted with the team in 1955 and remained through the 1959 season, during which he was traded, long with Johnny Kucks and Jerry Lumpe, to the Athletics for Ralph Terry and Hector Lopez. As a member of the 1956 squad, he won a World Series, going 1-0 with a 2.79 ERA in two games.
Our thoughts are with those who were close to him.
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MLBlogs' Mark Newman just responded to the Tweet I sent him this morning about the legitimacy of the CC_Sabathia account on Twitter.
Originally, I had highlighted both the Nick Swisher and Sabathia accounts, but Newman had reported that it was fake, citing Sabathia's marketing rep.
But, this morning, Paulie, a commenter at River Ave. Blues, pointed out that the Twitter account is linked on his official website.
So, that's when I reached out to Newman to confirm, as well as a pair of beat writers. Newman was gracious enough to check again and confirm that the account is legitimate. So, that's good news. Follow away!
Originally, I had highlighted both the Nick Swisher and Sabathia accounts, but Newman had reported that it was fake, citing Sabathia's marketing rep.
But, this morning, Paulie, a commenter at River Ave. Blues, pointed out that the Twitter account is linked on his official website.
So, that's when I reached out to Newman to confirm, as well as a pair of beat writers. Newman was gracious enough to check again and confirm that the account is legitimate. So, that's good news. Follow away!
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The third annual Yankees Bloggers Fantasy Baseball link is drafting in a bit over a week, so I wanted to put a call out to other Yankees bloggers. If you regularly post to a blog dedicated to Yankees baseball and would like to participate in the league, please drop me at e-mail.
It's a standard 5 by 5 league and it already features yours truly and Seamus from this blog, Andrew from Scott Proctor's Arm, Aziz from Pride of the Yankees, Greg from Sliding Into Home, Dan from Pinstripes, Pa. and Steve from The Yankees: Minors to Majors. I look forward to another fun season!
It's a standard 5 by 5 league and it already features yours truly and Seamus from this blog, Andrew from Scott Proctor's Arm, Aziz from Pride of the Yankees, Greg from Sliding Into Home, Dan from Pinstripes, Pa. and Steve from The Yankees: Minors to Majors. I look forward to another fun season!
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Update: The account is real!
Initially, I reported that Nick Swisher and CC Sabathia were both on Twitter. I had looked into their accounts, verified that Swisher's was official and saw that he was following Sabathia, that the same person did both of their official websites and it looked good enough to pass along.
Yesterday, I updated that report to reflect that Mark Newman of MLBlogs had officially confirmed with CC Sabathia's marketing representative that the pitcher was not on Twitter.
Now, Paulie a commenter on Mike's entry at River Ave. Blues, on this very same topic, pointed out that the Twitter account is linked on his official website.
So, now, we're all confused. I've sent a Twitter message to Mr. Newman in an attempt to get double confirmation on it not actually being Sabathia's account. I'll report back if I hear back.
Initially, I reported that Nick Swisher and CC Sabathia were both on Twitter. I had looked into their accounts, verified that Swisher's was official and saw that he was following Sabathia, that the same person did both of their official websites and it looked good enough to pass along.
Yesterday, I updated that report to reflect that Mark Newman of MLBlogs had officially confirmed with CC Sabathia's marketing representative that the pitcher was not on Twitter.
Now, Paulie a commenter on Mike's entry at River Ave. Blues, on this very same topic, pointed out that the Twitter account is linked on his official website.
So, now, we're all confused. I've sent a Twitter message to Mr. Newman in an attempt to get double confirmation on it not actually being Sabathia's account. I'll report back if I hear back.
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Chad Jennings reports on Brett Gardner and Phil Coke being awarded with the Kevin Lawn Award as the team's top Minor League "Player of the Year" and "Pitcher of the Year."
Jennings has a list of past winners in his article and it features some great players, including Derek Jeter, Don Mattingly and Chien-Ming Wang.
Jennings has a list of past winners in his article and it features some great players, including Derek Jeter, Don Mattingly and Chien-Ming Wang.
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Bryan Hoch and Kat O'Brien report that Jorge Posada is experiencing some shoulder soreness.
"I played yesterday with it, and I could play today," Posada told Hoch. "It doesn't hurt me to throw, and it doesn't hurt me to hit. It's just sore."
For now, it doesn't sound like it's a big deal, but the Yankees are, understandably, playing it safe and keeping him out.
"I played yesterday with it, and I could play today," Posada told Hoch. "It doesn't hurt me to throw, and it doesn't hurt me to hit. It's just sore."
For now, it doesn't sound like it's a big deal, but the Yankees are, understandably, playing it safe and keeping him out.
